Marry My Ex's Sworn Enemy

Chapter 5: I've Already Decided to Marry Someone Else

Sonya pulled her suitcase out of the mansion, momentarily disoriented by the bustling street. This was where she'd lived for eight years, the place she thought of as home. She'd decided to break up with Julian and move out, but hadn't had time to find a new place.

Where could she go now?

Just then, her phone buzzed twice..

She checked it. It was a voice message from Henry.

"I'm in Beijing. Nice weather today, but tons of work. Had a piece of toast for breakfast, hard to swallow. Guess I miss Chicago. I was too busy for lunch and dinner is a business meeting. I'll probably get drunk. I hate business dinners... It was long, detailed, like a work report.

Sonya was confused, but his last sentence was pleasing.

"Oh, right. My house is in Cloud Haven Villas, building eight. You can move in anytime. This will be our home. Of course, if you don't like it, we can find another place." Cloud Haven Villas. He lived in the same community! It was so close..

Sonya arrived at building eight, using the code Henry had texted her to unlock the door. A cool, austere air greeted her.

The layout was identical to her old place, but the decor was completely different.

Hers had been warm, with wall hangings and plenty of furniture.

Henry's was stark black and white, empty and minimalist. There was even no sofa in the living

room.

Was this really livable?

Doubtful, Sonya went upstairs. The second floor was equally barren.

Three bedrooms, only the master had a bed-a single bed, no dresser.

She guessed Henry didn't live here often, or perhaps he just hadn't finished decorating. Nothing was furnished.

After unpacking, Sonya headed to work on an empty stomach.

Ashley shared her a bun and half a cup of soy milk before showing off her own love life."My husband made the dough last night and steamed these buns this morning. They are my favorite." Sonya looked envious. "You better hold onto him tight. I might steal him." Ashley smirked. "He's mine. And only mine."

That day, Sonya felt lighter.

For eight years, she'd given unilaterally, carrying the weight of her love for Julian, until she was exhausted.

Letting go made her feel free again.

In the afternoon, Julian texted her.

"Do you want your books back? If not, I'm throwing them out."

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Without replying, she deleted his message and blocked his number.

She'd left a lot behind; eight years of memories couldn't be erased overnight. The books were the

least of her worries.

work, Henry replied

telling him

He replied: Welcome.

one word, but

him again: Can I

he wouldn't reply immediately, Sonya rushed On the subway, she realized

catch the subway.

of the time difference, it must be 3 AM there. He wasn't sleeping? Exiting the subway, Sonya headed to the supermarket. Henry

the entrance, Leo

"Sonya, help!"

Sonya froze."What happened?"

"1

got stabbed."

"What?!"

to Jake's bar; it was already cleared

the courtyard,

pointed to a private

everything was smashed. The table was broken, chairs

on

his face grim, blood trickling

his head.

glanced at him and turned to

you finally came!

ran out, grabbing her."I really got

to his

He was bleeding.

pushing Leo away, handing Sonya

refuses to go to the hospital, and he won't let anyone touch him. He only

if he dies, it's none of

know, but exes can still be

"We can't be friends."

do me a favor,

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paused, then took the

Jake pulled her aside.

settle the score, and

bottle and hit

hit Julian

the Julian in

raised an

head."

ran off

"Interesting."

Jake sighed."Don't mention

Liam